Colleges offering English Language and Literature

1,670 U.S. colleges and universities offer programs in English Language and Literature. Together they awarded 49,571 degrees and certificates in this field in 2024-25. 229 schools offer a version that can be completed fully online. Results are ordered by the number of graduates each school reported in the program.

All levels Certificate 338 Associate 313 Bachelor 1,339 Master 528 PhD 159

Most schools offering it: California (187), New York (111), Pennsylvania (104), Texas (100), Ohio (79), Georgia (58)

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Ottawa University-Surprise

Surprise, AZ

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 912
Retention: 50%
Programs: 29
Awards 2024-25: 175

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Warner University

Lake Wales, FL

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 900
Retention: 44%
Programs: 29
Awards 2024-25: 189

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DWU

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Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 892
Retention: 75%
Programs: 60
Awards 2024-25: 218

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Woodbury University

Burbank, CA

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 849
Retention: 74%
Programs: 25
Awards 2024-25: 189

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Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS

English Language and Literature
Bachelor · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 810
Retention: 100%
Programs: 39

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Wiley University

Marshall, TX

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 783
Retention: 50%
Programs: 18

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Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 780
Retention: 66%
Programs: 18

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Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 774
Retention: 54%
Programs: 24
Awards 2024-25: 203

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ENM

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Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

Ruidoso, NM

English Language and Literature
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 773
Retention: 33%
Programs: 39

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Independence Community College

Independence, KS

English Language and Literature
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 764
Retention: 44%
Programs: 28

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Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 763
Retention: 64%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 144

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Talladega College

Talladega, AL

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 760
Retention: 54%
Programs: 30
Awards 2024-25: 155

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Lane College

Jackson, TN

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 738
Retention: 44%
Programs: 17

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Florida College

Temple Terrace, FL

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 728
Retention: 76%
Programs: 27
Awards 2024-25: 182

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PCU

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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR

English Language and Literature
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 679
Retention: 78%
Programs: 44
Awards 2024-25: 157

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NUO

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Northeastern University Oakland

Oakland, CA

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 640
Retention: 0%
Programs: 26
Awards 2024-25: 54

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PQC

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Paul Quinn College

Dallas, TX

English Language and Literature
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 628
Retention: 49%
Programs: 26
Awards 2024-25: 72

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JCU

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Jarvis Christian University

Hawkins, TX

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 622
Retention: 48%
Programs: 23

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CUP

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 617
Retention: 69%
Programs: 16

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WAU

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Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 612
Retention: 64%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 126

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Voorhees University

Denmark, SC

English Language and Literature
Bachelor · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 578
Retention: 56%
Programs: 28

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MCC

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Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, NM

English Language and Literature
Certificate

Admission: Open
Students: 563
Retention: 62%
Programs: 29

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OUC

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Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS

English Language and Literature
Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 528
Programs: 41
Awards 2024-25: 176

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Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 513
Retention: 67%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 54

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